The Project Management Office has the unique opportunity to be an integral part of the efforts of every other unit in OIT as well as units across campus. They provide services for IT-specific efforts as well as campus-wide efforts that require a certain software. Additionally they strive to strengthen the IT and campus communities through supplementary projects that provide training and growth.
The Project Management process can be a very long and complex one. Starting with identifying a project and discussing viability all the way to selecting vendors, implementing programs, and ultimately following up to make sure things went smoothly and identify ways to improve in the future, these projects require coordination of efforts across OIT teams as well as units across campus. Our Project Management Office (PMO) worked tirelessly throughout 2019 and completed 18 projects while making significant strides on 3 major projects that will continue through 2020, and possibly beyond. Some of the projects are:
In addition to facilitating several major projects across campus, the Project Management Office also oversaw a few initiatives focused on strengthening OIT and the rest of campus.
The first effort, a luncheon for women in IT was a powerful way to bring together a minority within such a prevalent STEM field. The speaker for this luncheon was Kyes Stevens, an exemplary woman who founded, and is director of, the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project at Auburn University. She is a strong proponent for change and shared a powerful message about breaking the mold and doing what you can to better the world.
The second effort allowed for 100 IT professionals to enjoy the 2019 Leadercast Broadcast. Across three sessions, staff members got to hear insights and tips on effective communication and leadership from presenters such as Dr. Caroline Leaf, internationally-known communications pathologist; Marcus Samuelsson, acclaimed chef; Ginger Hardage, Senior VP of Culture & Communications for Southwest Airlines; and Gayle King, co-host of CBS' This Morning show and editor-at-large for Oprah's magazine, O.
The third effort was the creation of the Auburn University Young Professionals, which was done in conjunction with the Office of Professional and Continuing Education. This group, which is open to employees across campus, met twice in 2019 to hear presentations from Dr. Bobby Woodard, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs at Auburn, and Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Auburn. In both sessions, attendees had the chance to ask questions and gain insights from two integral members of Auburn's Leadership.
Last Updated: February 14, 2020
